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The 1961 Paris–Nice was the 19th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 10 March to 16 March 1961. The race started in Paris and finished in Nice. The race was won by Jacques Anquetil of the Helyett team.

Dates10–16 March 1961
Stages7
Distance1,228[1] km (763 mi)
Winning time31h 59' 41"
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1961 Paris–Nice
Race details
Dates10–16 March 1961
Stages7
Distance1,228[1] km (763 mi)
Winning time31h 59' 41"
Results
Winner  Jacques Anquetil (FRA) (Helyett–Fynsec–Hutchinson)
  Second  Joseph Groussard (FRA) (Alcyon–Leroux)
  Third  Jef Planckaert (BEL) (Wiel's–Flandria)
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General classification

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Final general classification[2][3]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Jacques Anquetil (FRA) Helyett–Fynsec–Hutchinson 31h 59' 41"
2  Joseph Groussard (FRA) Alcyon–Leroux + 1' 59"
3  Jef Planckaert (BEL) Wiel's–Flandria + 2' 00"
4  Jean-Claude Lefebvre (FRA) Alcyon–Leroux + 2' 07"
5  Tom Simpson (GBR) Rapha–Gitane–Dunlop + 2' 10"
6  Albertus Geldermans (NED) Saint-Raphaël–R. Geminiani–Dunlop + 2' 26"
7  Rik Van Looy (BEL) Faema + 2' 29"
8  Armand Desmet (BEL) Faema + 3' 40"
9  Raymond Poulidor (FRA) Mercier–BP–Hutchinson + 4' 50"
10  Édouard Delberghe (FRA) Helyett–Fynsec–Hutchinson + 5' 14"
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